Schalke 04 - Borussia Dortmund betting tips and odds

It would take a small miracle for the hosts to get to a stalemate this match, let alone win somehow. A quick look at the 10.00 price for a home win should be enough to tell you that, though.

Any Result bet in this match other than Away Win would be quite optimistic indeed. Borussia Dortmund seem to be on their way to a relatively easy victory, though we suppose a major slip-up is not out of the question. Don’t count on it, though.

Schalke 04 are coming off from a 0:0 draw in an away game at Union Berlin . Betting predictions for that game were heavily in their opponents’ favour, though, so the fact that they pulled off a draw both at half time and as the final result is a success, relatively speaking.

It’s safe to say Borussia Dortmund fans were disappointed with the team’s latest performance, as they were treated to a rather uneventful affair at their home stadium against Hoffenheim. The teams hit a stalemate in the early stages of the game, and neither was able to break it before the end. Ultimately, they had to settle for a 2:2 draw.

The hosts’ fans are somewhat disappointed at them, given the lacklustre defensive performances they’ve seen recently. Schalke conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 games played at VELTINS-Arena.

Team from Dortmund can’t really boast a great record when it comes to playing as visitors. They conceded upwards of 5 goals in their most recent 3 away games. Considering they’re heading into another away game, that’s cause for concern.

The season hasn’t been going great for Schalke. They’re stuck at 18th place, well within the relegation zone. There will be plenty of chances to place better, though online bookmakers don’t think their odds of earning points this Saturday are great.

Borussia D. are in contention for the UEFA qualifying spots – they’re currently placed 6th. Luckily for their supporters, online sportsbooks are predicting an away win for them this Saturday, which would be very helpful if they wish to climb the ranks.

As far as the head-to-head stats are concerned, Borussia D. already confirmed their status as favourites. They defeated the away team previously in the season, leaving little doubt as to which squad is in better form.

Though the visitors are favourites here, it’s important to note they’ll be playing without Łukasz Piszczek, Marcel Schmelzer, Axel Witsel due to injury. On the flip side, the hosts will also be several players short – namely, Matija Nastasić, Salif Sané, Steven Skrzybski, Mark Uth, Gonçalo Paciência, Frederik Rønnow, Kilian Ludewig, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar have also reported injuries.

Based on both teams’ previous performances, an Over 2.5 Goals bet is very likely to win. The returns are somewhat limited at the odds of 1.48, but it’s still an incredibly safe bet.